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Porath Name Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): nickname or perhaps metonymic occupational name for a counselor from a Germanized form of Slavic porada ‘consultation; advice counsel’ (see also Porada ). Jewish (Israeli): from a Biblical personal name meaning ‘fruitful’ (an allusion to Joseph).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rath, Portz, Morath, Potash, North, Porta, Ponath, Potratz, Port

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Where is the Porath family from?

You can see how Porath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Porath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Porath families living in Alberta. This was about 58% of all the recorded Porath's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Porath families in 1911.
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What did your Porath ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Porath. 36% of Porath men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Retired
    15%
  • Servant
    15%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Porath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porath census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Porath. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Porath. For the veterans among your Porath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porath lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Porath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Porath in 1962 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

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